Deployment Mailing Restrictions

This is  a re-publish as I move the highlights over from my website to the new series
of blogs.

Upon request, here are the specific mailing restrictions for mailing care packages to soldiers deployed to Afghanistan/Iraq. The following information is copied directly from the USPS website. Per their recommendation, for specific restrictions to your soldier’s location use the postal service price calculator to put in the exact mailing address.

Military Mailing Restrictions

	Learn what you should – and shouldn’t – send to our troops.

Before you send a letter or package to one of our military service members overseas, make sure you’re aware of the restrictions. Mail addressed to military and diplomatic post offices overseas is subject to certain conditions or restrictions regarding content, preparation, and handling. Although there are specific restrictions for each five-digit Military and Diplomatic Post Office ZIP Code (APO/FPO/DPO), generally, the following are prohibited in the region of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom: Obscene articles (prints, paintings, cards, films, videotapes, etc) and horror comics. Any matter depicting nude or seminude persons,pornographic or sexual items, or nonauthorized political materials. Bulk quantities of religious materials contrary to the Islamic faith. Items for the personal use of the addressee are permissible. Pork or pork by-products. Military Restrictions For specific restrictions and mailing prices to an APO/FPO/DPO address, visit the Price Calculator. You can also call 1-800-ASK-USPS or consult your local Post Office™.